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Kathy McCabeNational Music Writer

Kathy McCabe is the National Music Writer for News Corp with more than 30 years experience covering the big album and single releases and best – and worst – gigs to hit Australian stages. She gets the interviews with the biggest stars in the world from the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters to Pink and Cher and is a passionate advocate for the Australian music community.

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Keith Urban to kick off 2021 world tour in Australia

Keith Urban joins the charge of A-list artists booking big gigs for 2021, kicking off his The Speed Of Now world tour in Australian arenas.

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NETWORK - MENTAL HEALTH 360 - Pictured is Singer Songwriter Nathan Cavaleri at Sans Souci today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

‘Wish I reached out’: Aussie music star tells of suicide heartbreak

Nathan Cavaleri has revealed more about his mental health battle and the loss of a loved one to suicide, as the music industry grapples with its own crisis.

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New Powderfinger album amid reunion rumours

Powderfinger’s new album throws up some surprises and adds fuel to speculation of a reunion tour after a 10-year drought.

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‘Kitchen disco’: Sophie Ellis Bextor’s music comeback

A family tradition of playing their fave songs and dancing around the kitchen proved just the tonic for Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s fans and her dance music career.

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Sia is set to perform at the ARIA Awards.

Aussie star Sia to perform at ARIA Awards

Big-wigged pop genius Sia — Australia’s biggest musical export — will return to the ARIA Awards stage for the first time in a decade.

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‘Had to be different’: Foo Fighters’ surprising new sound

Dave Grohl reveals why the latest album from the Foo Fighters marks a dramatic sonic shift for the band as it marks a milestone anniversary.

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Archie Roach enters ARIA Hall of Fame

National treasure Archie Roach gets overdue ARIA recognition as he releases a “kitchen table” version of his powerful song about what happened to the Stolen Generations.

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Embargoed for Nov 10. Bananarama for new book Really Saying Something. Picture: Supplied.

Bananarama’s close encounters of the star kind

You could play one degree of separation with Bananarama and pretty much every famous musician on the planet as their new memoir reveals.

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Foo Fighters Concrete and Gold Tour - Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 2018. Frontman Dave Grohl in action. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Foo Fighters drop new surprise single

Beloved stadium rockers Foo Fighters have surprised fans around the world with their latest single, which comes as a teaser to their 10th studio album.

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Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman performs with the band at the Derwent Entertainment Centre. Picture: PATRICK GEE

‘A grand chap’: Fans honour Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman

Midnight Oil fans are mourning the loss of one of Australia’s greatest rock legends just days after the band’s new record soared to number one.

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